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key signature

key sig·na·ture
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kee sig-nuh-cher, -choo r]
    • /ki ˈsɪg nə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kee sig-nuh-cher, -choo r]
    • /ki ˈsɪg nə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/

Definitions of key signature words

  • noun key signature (in notation) the group of sharps or flats placed after the clef to indicate the tonality of the music following. 1
  • noun key signature a group of sharps or flats appearing at the beginning of each stave line to indicate the key in which a piece, section, etc, is to be performed 0
  • noun key signature one or more sharps or flats placed after the clef on the staff to indicate the key 0
  • noun key signature (music) An indication of the key of a composition, giving the number of sharps or flats in the corresponding scale. 0
See all 4 definitions of key signature

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Origin of key signature

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Key signature

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Key signature

key signature popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for key signature

noun key signature

  • key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
  • time signature — a numerical or other indication at the beginning of a piece showing the meter.
  • tonality — Music. the sum of relations, melodic and harmonic, existing between the tones of a scale or musical system. a particular scale or system of tones; a key.
All 3 Synonyms of key signature

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